Bandar Abbas Blast Prompts Probes as Iran Debates Causes
A powerful explosion hit a residential building in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, injuring 14 people and killing a 4-year-old girl; investigations are ongoing. Rumors about targeting IRGC Navy leadership were denied, while some sources attributed the blast to a gas leak (though local reports say the building lacked gas piping). Additional explosions were reportedly heard in other cities, and authorities say the situation is developing amid regional security considerations and evolving statements from various actors.